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DECEMBER 18, 2024 Vol. 44, No. 27
Council approves bunker gear purchase BY ALYSSA OCHSS
aochss@candgnews.com
At its meeting on Nov. 18, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved the purchase of bunker gear for the city’s firefighters in a 6-0 vote.
Councilwoman Candice Rusie was excused for this meeting. According to items attached to the meeting’s agenda, the state of Michigan allocated funds for fire departments to purchase a second set of National Fire Protection Association compliant turnout gear for each member.
“This allows for cleaning and rotation of gear to help prevent firefighter job-related cancers,” the background material indicated. Fire Chief James Piper said the whole grant process started in late spring and they received the official notice sometime in August or September. See BUNKER GEAR on page 16A
Let there be lights!
Shores audit yields sound assessment BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Members of the St. Clair Shores City Council received the city’s fiscal year 2024 audit at their meeting on Dec. 2. According to the presentation presented by Ali Barnes, managing principal of the firm Yeo & Yeo, the city’s audit received an unmodified opinion, which is the highest level of assurance that everything was filed correctly. See AUDIT on page 22A
The Tunnel of Lights is now open at Blossom Heath Park on Jefferson Avenue. The lights are open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. On weekends, various food trucks and entertainment will be available for residents to enjoy. For more information about performances and entertainment, visit the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Facebook page. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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